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Mobile phone dealers V going direct

I have a business and am looking to renew my contract for my mobiles. I have about 40 and was wondering if anybody had any views on if I should go through a local dealer or go direct to the network? Any views welcome.

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  • Exemplar
    Exemplar Posts: 1,612 Forumite
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    Either direct, contact the networks business department or through a reputable broker. Both will do good deals, joint minutes, early upgrades and insurance etc. Do not under any circumstances go through the local chains I.e. Lying scumbags 4u etc...
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  • Exemplar
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    Oh! Forgot to say 40 handsets = about 12k commission for a broker so don't be afraid of making sure that you, the consumer, gets the very best deal......
    'Just because its on the internet don't believe it 100%'. Abraham Lincoln.

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  • Exemplar
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    It was removed as it is clearly spam....
    'Just because its on the internet don't believe it 100%'. Abraham Lincoln.

    I have opinions, you have opinions. All of our opinions are valid whether they are based on fact or feeling. Respect other peoples opinions, stop forcing your opinions on other people and the world will be a happier place.
  • Wintermute
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    One thing to keep in mind is if a phone goes faulty the phone will have to be taken back to the point of sale, if you're dealing direct with a network you'll probably get better service as they'll still be getting money from you whereas the 3rd party will have had their commission.
  • Gimp0r
    Gimp0r Posts: 59 Forumite
    I got 18 last month on our business contract, Ditched orange because of the crazy data charges if you go over your bundle, went with T-Mobile in the end as it was exactly what we wanted for a good price. After getting a few prices from brokers/resellers we decided that we would prefer to go direct to the network.
  • Guys_Dad
    Guys_Dad Posts: 11,025 Forumite
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    I used to run about 100+ mobiles, mixture of Blackberry, ordinary handsets and Windows mobiles. Plus a few mobile dongles.

    We used an intermediary, shared minutes and got away with no line rental.

    I did use a company on the outskirts of London that I found reputable. If you want a name, please pm me.

    Note:- I have no connection with any dealers currently and am not one myself!
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